What to know about Ryan Garcia's WBC title fight defense vs Conor Benn

Ryan Garcia will make the first defense of his WBC welterweight title against British fighter Conor Benn on September 12, 2026, in Las Vegas. Benn is dropping down in weight to challenge Garcia in what marks Garcia's first title defense since winning the WBC welterweight belt. The bout was reported on September 9, 2026, ahead of the highly anticipated matchup.